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Intel Core i5-11600KF
Benchmarks & Specs

Name: Intel Core i5-11600KF
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.1 (12 reviews)

Last updated: 2026-06-03

Table of Contents

Summary
Benchmarks
Specifications
User Reviews
Popular Comparisons

Summary

The Intel Core i5-11600KF is a solid processor from Intel. It is based on the Rocket Lake S architecture and manufactured using the proven 14-nm process. This chip delivers reliable computing power for a variety of applications. A significant advantage is the integrated support for PCIe 4.0. This enables full utilization of modern graphics cards and fast NVMe storage solutions.

The Intel Core i5-11600KF has 3 MB of L2 cache and a generous 12 MB of L3 cache. This contributes significantly to efficient data processing. The maximum memory bandwidth reaches 51 GB/s. In Cinebench 2024, the processor scored 91 points in the single-core test and 604 points for multi-core tasks. These values show that it provides a good foundation for everyday computer work.

It still offers reliable performance even with more demanding programs. We consider it an excellent choice for users who are looking for stable and functional operation. The Intel Core i5-11600KF offers a compelling ratio of capabilities and acquisition costs.

PCIe 4.0 Support
Solid Computing Performance
Efficient Data Processing Through Cache
Balanced Price-Performance Ratio

Benchmarks

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance

Rank 174 / 474
In segment Desktop

Multi-core performance

Rank 218 / 454
In segment Desktop

Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance

8C / 16T · 5.00 GHz

92 pts

8C / 16T · 5.00 GHz

92 pts

6C / 12T · 4.90 GHz

91 pts

8C / 16T · 4.90 GHz

90 pts

8C / 16T · 4.90 GHz

90 pts

Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

8C / 16T · 5.10 GHz

618 pts

6C / 12T · 4.40 GHz

613 pts

6C / 12T · 4.90 GHz

604 pts

6C / 12T · 4.40 GHz

594 pts

6C / 12T · 4.40 GHz

593 pts

Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

1,593 pts

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

1,566 pts

6C / 12T · 4.90 GHz

1,564 pts

8C / 16T · 5.00 GHz

1,547 pts

8C / 16T · 5.00 GHz

1,547 pts

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

6C / 12T · 4.40 GHz

11,465 pts

8C / 16T · 3.20 GHz

11,326 pts

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

11,277 pts

8C / 16T · 3.60 GHz

11,210 pts

6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz

11,196 pts

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

8C / 16T · 4.70 GHz

2,141

16C / 24T · 4.80 GHz

2,139

6C / 12T · 4.90 GHz

2,138

4C / 8T · 4.20 GHz

2,134

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

2,132

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

10C / 20T · 4.60 GHz

8,972

10C / 20T · 4.60 GHz

8,972

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

8,964

8C / 16T · 4.20 GHz

8,947

10C / 10T · 2.50 GHz

8,943

Cinebench R20 Single-Core
Single-core performance

8C / 16T · 5.00 GHz

612 cb

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

604 cb

6C / 12T · 4.90 GHz

598 cb

8C / 16T · 4.90 GHz

589 cb

8C / 16T · 4.90 GHz

589 cb

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

4C / 8T · 4.80 GHz

1,723

8C / 16T · 5.10 GHz

1,722

6C / 12T · 4.90 GHz

1,721

6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz

1,718

8C / 16T · 4.60 GHz

1,717

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

14C / 28T · 2.60 GHz

4,344 cb

8C / 16T · 4.20 GHz

4,338 cb

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

4,320 cb

8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz

4,283 cb

8C / 16T · 3.70 GHz

4,277 cb

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

6C / 12T · 3.50 GHz

8,389

6C / 12T · 3.20 GHz

8,326

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

8,312

12C / 24T · 2.70 GHz

8,308

8C / 16T · 3.50 GHz

8,296

Blender 3.1 Benchmark
Multi-core performance

6C / 12T · 4.00 GHz

170

10C / 20T · 2.50 GHz

163

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

161

6C / 12T · 4.30 GHz

157

8C / 16T · 3.85 GHz

156

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core
Single-core performance

6C / 12T · 4.90 GHz

627

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

624

6C / 12T · 4.90 GHz

622

8C / 16T · 4.90 GHz

620

8C / 16T · 4.90 GHz

612

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

6C / 12T · 3.90 GHz

4,715

8C / 16T · 3.80 GHz

4,699

6C / 12T · 3.90 GHz

4,667

6C / 12T · 3.60 GHz

4,643

6C / 12T · 3.90 GHz

4,615

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

8C / 16T · 4.60 GHz

250 cb

8C / 16T · 4.50 GHz

249 cb

6C / 12T · 4.90 GHz

245 cb

4C / 8T · 4.30 GHz

242 cb

4C / 8T · 4.30 GHz

242 cb

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz

1,775 cb

14C / 28T · 2.40 GHz

1,774 cb

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

1,760 cb

10C / 20T · 3.30 GHz

1,752 cb

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

1,749 cb

More benchmarks

Cinebench 2024 (SC)
427 entries

Cinebench 2024 (MC)
422 entries

Cinebench R23 (SC)
690 entries

Cinebench R23 (MC)
665 entries

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries

Cinebench R20 (SC)
666 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries

Cinebench R20 (MC)
615 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries

Blender 3.1 Benchmark
213 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (SC)
250 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
751 entries

Monero Hashrate
94 entries

V-Ray CPU-Render
251 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,113 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,110 entries

CPU performance per watt (efficiency)
140 entries

Specifications

At a glance

Property	Value
Family	Intel Core i5 (336)
CPU group	Intel Core i 11000 (22)
Architecture	Rocket Lake S
Technology	14 nm
Segment	Desktop
Socket	LGA 1200
Generation	11
Predecessor	Intel Core i5-10600KF Q2/2020
Successor	Intel Core i5-12600KF Q4/2021

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Property	Value
CPU Cores / Threads	6 / 12
Hyperthreading / SMT	✓
Core architecture	normal
Cores:	6x
Frequency:	3.90 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	4.90 GHz
Turbo Frequency (6 Cores):	4.60 GHz
L2-Cache	3.00 MB
L3-Cache	12.00 MB
Overclocking	Yes

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Property	Value
GPU name	no iGPU
GPU frequency
CUs / Shader	/
Raytracing	✗
Max. displays
Max. GPU Memory
Technology
Release date

NPU AI performance

Property	Value
AI hardware
AI specifications
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

Memory type	Memory bandwidth
DDR4-3200	51.2 GB/s
Property	Value
Max. Memory	128 GB
Memory channels	2
ECC	✗
PCIe	4.0 x 20
PCIe Bandwidth	39.4 GB/s

Thermal Management

Property	Value
TDP	125 W
TDP (PL2)	251 W / 56 s
TDP up
TDP down	95 W
T. junction max.	100 °C

Technical details

Property	Value
Chip design	Monolithic
AES-NI	✓
Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Instruction set	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Release date	Q1/2021
Release price	237 $
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